After treatment
for lung cancer

Your doctor or specialist nurse will probably want you to have regular check-ups and x-rays. This is a good time to discuss any problems you may have. If you notice any new symptoms in between these appointments, let your doctor or nurse know as soon as possible.

Reviewed: 31 Oct 2012 Next review: 2015

Beginning to recover

Now your primary cancer treatment has ended, you may feel ready to get on with your life and look forward to the future. But it’s common to have days when you feel less positive, or to have days when you still feel some of the effects of treatment.

To begin with, it’s important not to expect too much of yourself and to accept that it will take you time to recover. If you think about everything you’ve been through, then it’s not surprising that your recovery is likely to be gradual.

You may have new challenges to cope with, such as physical effects caused by your cancer or its treatment. It usually takes time to adjust to these and to find out what’s now normal for you.

After your treatment is over, you’ll see your specialist for regular check-ups . However, it’s important to remember that support is available to help you with any physical or emotional problems you have in between these appointments.

The experience of cancer may also make you think about what’s important in your life, and you may make positive changes as a result.